Pokémon TCG: Gyarados Ex Deck Unveiled for Dominance

Mastering Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Strategies

Gyarados Ex, a standout from the Mythical Island expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket, has quickly become a top contender. This guide outlines two powerful Gyarados Ex deck builds for optimal gameplay.

Table of Contents

• Best Gyarados Ex Decks
• Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
• Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

Gyarados Ex: A Powerful Asset

Gyarados Ex boasts impressive stats: 180 HP, making it resilient against threats like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Its "Rampaging Whirlpool" attack (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) discards a random energy from all Pokémon, dealing 140 damage. This, combined with its high HP, makes it a formidable finisher, especially when paired with a Giovanni card.

Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo

This deck focuses on a strategic approach:

• Pokémon: Froakie x2, Frogadier x2, Greninja x2, Druddigon x2, Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2
• Trainer Cards: Misty x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2

Strategy: Druddigon acts as a sturdy 100 HP wall and provides chip damage. Simultaneously, Greninja builds up additional chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow once sufficient damage has been inflicted.

Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

This deck offers a faster, more versatile playstyle:

• Pokémon: Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2, Eevee (Mythical Island) x2, Vaporeon (Mythical Island) x2, Staryu x2, Starmie Ex x2
• Trainer Cards: Misty x2, Sabrina, Giovanni, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2

Strategy: Starmie Ex's zero-cost retreat allows for flexible Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is consistently ready for attack. Starmie Ex and Vaporeon serve as initial attackers, setting the stage for Gyarados Ex's finishing move.

Conclusion

These two decks represent the current top strategies for utilizing Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket insights, including updated deck tier lists, visit [The Escapist](replace with actual link if available).